John Deere 6530 Premium
The John Deere 6530 Premium is a tractor produced by John Deere. It is equipped with a 413.7 ci 6.8 L engine. The listed engine power is Diesel (net): 115 hp / 85.8 kW; Diesel (gross): 120 hp / 89.5 kW; Diesel (listed): 4 hp / 3.0 kW. Transmission: John Deere AutoPowr. Operating weight: 11,200 lbs 5080 kg.
Engine Power
Diesel (net): 115 hp / 85.8 kW; Diesel (gross): 120 hp / 89.5 kW; Diesel (listed): 4 hp / 3.0 kW
Fuel & Capacities
54.7 gal
207.0 L
Transmission
John Deere AutoPowr
Operating Weight
11,200 lbs
5080 kg
Overview
![]() | 2006 - 2008 |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | John Deere |
John Deere 6530 Premium Engine | |
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John Deere 6.8L 6-cyl diesel | |
Engine details ... |
John Deere 6530 Premium Power | |
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Engine (gross) | 120 hp
89.5 kW |
Engine (net) | 115 hp
85.8 kW |
Engine (max) | 128 hp
95.4 kW |
PTO (claimed) | 102 hp
76.1 kW |
Boost PTO (claimed) | 120 hp
89.5 kW |
Mechanical | |
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Four-wheel drive | |
Hydraulic wet disc brakes | |
Cab standard with air-conditioning. |
Capacity | |
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Fuel | 54.7 gal
207.0 L |
Optional Fuel | 66 gal
249.8 L |
Hydraulic system | 14 gal
53.0 L |
IVT Hydraulic system | 16.4 gal
62.1 L |
Hydraulics | |
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Type | load-sensing pressure-flow compensating (PFC) |
Capacity | 14 gal
53.0 L |
IVT Capacity | 16.4 gal
62.1 L |
Pressure | 2,901 psi
200.0 bar |
Valves | 4 (Max) |
Pump flow | 15.9 gpm
60.2 lpm |
Optional Pump flow | 29.1 gpm
110.1 lpm |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | IIIN |
Control | 15.9 |
Optional Control | 29.1 |
Rear lift (at ends) | 14,880 lbs
6749 kg |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | independent |
Clutch | electro-hydraulic wet disc |
Rear PTO Type | 540/540E/1000 |
Engine RPM | 540@2143 |
540E@1684 | |
1000@2208 | |
Front PTO Type | 1000 |
Engine RPM | 1000@2185 |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 104.3 inches
264 cm |
Weight | 11,200 lbs
5080 kg |
Front tire | 420/70R28 |
Rear tire | 18.4R38 |
Full dimensions and tires ... | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Charging system | alternator |
Battery volts | 12 |
Engine
Engine Detail — 413.7 ci / 6.8 L Diesel
Manufacturer | John Deere 6068HL480 |
Configuration | turbocharged diesel, 6-cylinder 24-valve, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 413.7 ci
6.8 L |
Bore/Stroke | 4.19x5.00 inches
106 x 127 mm |
Emissions | Tier III |
Emission control | exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) |
Rated Power (net) | 115 hp
85.8 kW |
Rated Power (gross) | 120 hp
89.5 kW |
Maximum Power (net) | 123 hp
91.7 kW |
Maximum Power (gross) | 128 hp
95.4 kW |
Fuel system | high-pressure common rail injection |
Cooling system | viscous fan |
Air cleaner | dry element |
Rated RPM | 2300 |
Idle RPM | 845-2465 |
Operating RPM | 1300-2300 |
Torque | 362 lb-ft
490.9 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 |
Firing order | 1-5-3-6-2-4 |
Starter volts | 12 |
Starter power | 4 hp
3.0 kW |
Oil capacity | 20.6 qts
19.5 L |
Oil change | 500 h |
Coolant capacity | 29.6 qts
28.0 L |
Coolant change | 1500 h |
Intake valve clearance | 0.014 inches
0.356 mm |
Exhaust valve clearance | 0.018 inches
0.457 mm |
Transmission
Transmission options | |
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24-speed partial power shift | |
36-speed partial power shift | |
infinitely variable transmission (IVT) |
Transmission — John Deere PowrQuad Plus
Transmission | John Deere PowrQuad Plus |
Type | partial power shift |
Gears | 24 forward and reverse |
Clutch | PermaClutch II wet disc |
Oil capacity | 56 qts
53.0 L |
Four power shift gears (1-4) in six synchronized ranges (A-F) with left-hand power shuttle. Optional de-clutch button allows range shifting without using the foot clutch. | |
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Transmission — John Deere AutoQuad Plus
Transmission | John Deere AutoQuad Plus |
Type | partial power shift |
Gears | 24 forward and reverse |
Clutch | PermaClutch II wet disc |
Oil capacity | 56 qts
53.0 L |
AutoQuad Plus adds automatic load-matched gear shifting to the PowrQuad transmission. Available in 40kph or 50kph speeds. | |
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Transmission — John Deere Creeper
Transmission | John Deere Creeper |
Type | partial power shift |
Gears | 36 forward and reverse |
Clutch | PermaClutch II wet disc |
Oil capacity | 56 qts
53.0 L |
The optional creeper adds an additional twelve speeds to the PowrQuad or AutoQuad transmission. | |
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Transmission — John Deere AutoPowr
Transmission | John Deere AutoPowr |
Type | infinitely variable transmission (IVT) |
Gears | infinite forward and reverse |
Oil capacity | 65.5 qts
62.0 L |
The AutoPowr IVT is controlled by left-hand shuttle and a right-hand speed lever with speed wheel. The speed wheel sets the maximum speed. When set below 2kph, the transmission is automatically in creeper mode. AutoPowr available with 40kph and 50kph maximum speeds. | |
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Dimensions
John Deere 6530 Premium Tires | |
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Standard tires (ag) | Front: 420/70R28. Rear: 18.4R38 |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 104.3 inches
264 cm |
Length | 168.9 inches
429 cm |
Width | 91.2 inches
231 cm |
Height | 108 inches
274 cm |
Front tread | 63.9 to 83.3 inches
162 to 211 cm |
Rear tread | 63.9 to 79.6 inches
162 to 202 cm |
John Deere 6530 Premium Weight | |
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Shipping | 11,200 lbs
5080 kg |
Max capacity | 20,940 lbs
9498 kg |
Max rear axle | 14,990 lbs
6799 kg |
Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy
Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for John Deere 6530 Premium.
Engine Crankcase Oil
SAE 15W-40 (Heavy Duty Diesel)
Standard Spec: API CK-4 / CJ-4 Heavy Duty
Service Interval: 150 – 250 Hours
Transmission & Hydraulic System
UTTO (Universal Tractor Transmission Oil)
Standard Spec: ISO VG 46 / 68 (Wet Brake & Trans Compatible)
Service Interval: 600 – 1000 Hours
Engine Cooling System
50/50 Ethylene Glycol Pre-mix
Standard Spec: ASTM D6210 / Heavy-Duty OAT Antifreeze
Service Interval: 2 Years / 1500 Hours
John Deere 6530 Premium Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for John Deere 6530 Premium.
Converted Equivalents:
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Engine Power:Diesel (net): 115 hp / 85.8 kW; Diesel (gross): 120 hp / 89.5 kW; Diesel (listed): 4 hp / 3.0 kW
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